Bosse
Bosse v. Marye
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Knight, J.
Three appeals are presented herein, two being taken by defendant Rudolph Spreckels against whom the judgment in the action was rendered, the other by plaintiff from an order made after verdict and prior to entry of judgment. The action was for damages on account of personal injuries suffered by plaintiff as a result of being struck by a roadster automobile occupied by Rudolph Spreckels’ daughter Claudine and a companion named Helen Marye, each being seventeen years of age at the time of the accident. The automobile was being driven by Helen Marye, but was owned by Claudine Spreckels, her father being named in the certificate of registration as legal owner thereof.
The complaint was filed originally against Helen Marye and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Marye, Jr., but was afterward amended and by permission of the court Rudolph Spreckels and his daughter were brought in as additional parties defendant. The amended complaint charged in substance, among other things, that the accident was caused by the careless and negligent operation of said automobile by Miss Marye, who was driving the same pursuant to the invitation and with the permission of Miss Spreckels, who occupied…